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JU08 BAZ

2016 Suzuki Baleno

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,204 mi
Last recorded73,204 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Suzuki Baleno37,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU08 BAZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 73,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 69,965 miles

Central Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear Axle Bush's (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 67,771 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 65,552 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 65,552 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 59,321 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 59,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 45,149 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 45,149 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 36,182 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jun 2020 36,182 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2019 24,921 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?

Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,268
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
19,839
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,948
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,415
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,660
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,883
position lamp(s) not working 2,980
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JU08 BAZ is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 37,401 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Baleno fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 8,948 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JU08 BAZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Baleno typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 10 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JU08 BAZ registered?

JU08 BAZ is a 2016 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is JU08 BAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for JU08 BAZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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